The Business and Employment Centre is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified Accounting Assistant on behalf of its client, to provide strategic budgetary and compliance support. The successful candidate will help to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records whilst also maximizing the Company’s profitability and safeguarding of its assets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the efficiency of WBL operations by recording, researching, and analyzing the performance of the following areas:
a)Safeguarding the company’s assets and expenditures
b)Ensuring appropriate accounting treatment for all transactions
c)Verifying all claims for payments
d)Preparing accurate and timely financial reports (daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly / annually)
e)Prepares monthly variance reports viz sales and profitability.
f)Prepares auditable accounts and related audit schedules.
2.Maintains a fixed Asset Listing (Register).
3.Review and validate Fortnightly and monthly paid payrolls.
4.Ensures strict conformance to the company’s statutory obligations viz., PAYE, NIS, H/S, GFL, VAT and TAX.
5.Assists with annual audit and stock taking activities.
6.Bank reconciliations
7.VMS Monitoring and reconciliation review
8.Daily sales registers reporting and balancing.
9.DSP preparation
10.Accounts Receivables on time postings
11.Reviews monthly sales reports in accordance to established formats and timelines.
12.Performs duties as Petty Cashier. Custodian of the company’s petty cash, disbursement of cash and preparation of reimbursement (optional).
13.Prepares / circulates daily bank balances.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED: 1. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounting position.
2. Minimum ACCA Level 2 or Equivalent Accounting Qualifications
3. Hands on knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel and Inventory application
4. Familiarity with safety programs in a manufacturing environment
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
6. Team Leader and results oriented.